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08-30-2019, 06:13 PM #61
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08-30-2019, 07:45 PM #62
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I have been checking out the brochure for the new Grand Design 5th wheel Solitude trailers and now they state using G load range tires as standard equipment. I'm glad they realized the need for a heavier rated tire.
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09-02-2019, 05:46 PM #63
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Geoff and Cheri
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09-02-2019, 06:48 PM #64
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We now have just over 5K on the Westlakes supplied with our 5th wheel and so far no issues and have done the job so far. Prior to leaving for our current location when checking air pressure, I looked them over and found no issues with them (knocking on wood). While perhaps not the best tire on the market, they are far from the worse. Keep in mind a lot of what is written on the internet can be misleading or without merit and you will typically find more negative threads on any given product than positive, particularly the case with tires. Often the moniker "China Bomb" is applied to tires from China which is in some cases false and misleading. While there are indeed Chinese making poor tires, these are Chines companies that do not have to manufacture tires to US and European standards and should be avoided. But there are tires coming out of China from US or European companies and have to be manufactured to US and European standards. Unless your tires are showing any signs of failing, I would keep using them until they show signs of wear or reach 5-years of age (look for date of manufacture on the tire which will be older than the manufacture date of your rig), then replace them. This is what I plan to do unless they begin to show signs of premature failure.
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09-03-2019, 07:16 AM #65
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09-03-2019, 04:03 PM #66
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We have the E rated tires.
Regards, Bruce, Lin An, Kenji & Suki (Our two Akitas)
2019 Solitude 310GK-R
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09-03-2019, 04:27 PM #67
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Our '18 377 MBS came with the G rated 14 ply Westlakes. No problems after close to 4K miles. Our previous camper was a '15 371 Fuzion toyhauler that came with the Sailun 637 14 ply G rated tires. Saw they were made in China and thought they were junk I was wrong...no problems in the 3-1/2 yrs we had the camper.
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09-03-2019, 04:45 PM #68
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After having Sailun tires on our last couple of rigs, and seeing the difference between Westlakes and Carlisle, I will not drive a rig off the lot unless the dealer puts on Sailun.
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09-04-2019, 11:47 AM #69
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I will say after doing just 400 or so miles on my new endurance tires I’m sold. The “seat of the pants” feel is night and day different from the westlakes. Trailer sway/bounce/and poor tracking is gone. Just for those facts alone it was with the money. Do yourself a favor and feel the sidewalls when they aren’t mounted...world
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09-04-2019, 07:22 PM #70
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Westlake tires came on my RSTS297. With less than 10,000 miles (18 months)one tire had a belt separation. Another of the four was out of round.
I got lucky and my mechanic found it while repacking the wheel bearings so I avoided a blowout.
I was very meticulous about checking air pressure and monitoring the hubs for heat.
My advice is if you plan to travel long distances get rid of those cheap Westlake" may pops" before you leave town.
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